“vita” mean life
Vital Signs
Why do you think the makerof this product gave it this name?
Vitalize (to make more lively or vigorous)
“stereo” means solid
ster·e·o/ˈsterē-ō/ Noun: Sound that is directed through two or more speakers so
that it seems to surround the listener and to come from more than one source.
“ism” means doctrine(Doctrine is a set of beliefs or teaching)
Capitalism is an economic system with a specific set of beliefs for what creates wealth.
Pluralism is when 2 (or more) groups of people coexist, while holding true to their own cultural beliefs.
“cogn” means know
Recognize- knowledge of someone appearance.
Incognito-to conceal youridentity so no one knows who you are.
Cognizant-to have knowledge of something.
“sur” means over
Discount stores oftensell products at a lowerprice because the have a surplus of that item.
If your luggageis too heavy, airlinesWill impose a surcharge. What does that mean?
A student whoSurpasses all other
Students would Get a Straight A
report Card.
What do you think surmount means?
“alter” means other
Alter ego
If something doesn’t fit, you take it to alteration
shop.
What does alternative mean?
“astr” and “stell” means star(2 Stems on this slide)
Astrology
Astronomy
Asteroid A constellation is a group of stars.
“dyna” means power
Dynasty – a family that is in power.
Dynamometer- Used to measure the magnifying power of a telescope.
“chron” means time
Chronometer is an
instrument that
measures time.
Synchronized divers
These books are in chronologicalorder.
“hyper” means over
If someone is hyperventilating they are told to breath into a paper bag to slow their breathing.
This kidIs
Hyperactive.
What do you suppose
it means to hyper extend
your arm?
“gyro” means turn
The arms and legs on this action figure move or gyrate.
Gyroscope
This gyrocompass is used to
measure the turn of a plane.
“geo” means earth
Every year we have a Geography Bee.
What kinds of questions do we ask?
Geothermal is the
temperatureinside the
Earth.
“helio” means sun
Helios is the god of the sun
Heliotropic is when a plantGrows toward the sun.
Heliographs were used to photographthe sun.
“tetra” means four
Tetragon- a four sided polygonTetroxide- an oxide whose molecule contains four atoms of oxygen
“son” means sound
Sonnet- a 14-line poemResonant- a deep and clear sound that
continues Sonar- an way to measure sound
under water.
Reflective wave
Original wave
“dec” means ten
Decade is ten years Decathlon is an athletic event that
contains 10 track and field activities. Decagon is a shape with ten sided.
A base ten system.